The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Services. Heinz College offers an academic experience unlike any other. We prepare students with an outstanding ability to conduct careful and objective analysis of meaningful data, to understand and demonstrate the power of information technology, and to lead and implement change in managerial and policy contexts. This is an exciting opportunity if you thrive in a challenging and dynamic work environment where excellence, integrity, and passion are valued traits in our employees. In this role, you will provide career development counseling and advising to Heinz College graduate students and alumni with a focus on the Master of Arts Management (MAM) program and Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) program.

Core responsibilities will include:

Counseling students individually and in groups to prepare them for a successful job search, providing advice and assistance for internship and full-time employment seeking. Preparing and presenting workshops on job-related activities, organizing events, coordinating internship programs and maintaining student records;

Providing domestic and international employer development, corporate outreach, and identification of internship and full-time employment prospects;

Meeting with representatives from potential hiring organizations, particularly organizations in arts and entertainment to build and manage recruiting relationships;

Traveling regularly, including overnight travel across the US to networking events, festivals, employer meetings and conferences;

Managing and leading all aspects of graduate assistants and/or work-study students; and

Providing ongoing reports and general information and working with the Director to implement process improvements and other changes primarily geared towards growing efficiencies and reducing costs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Inclusion, collaboration and sensitivity to other cultures and perspectives are key proficiencies at CMU. Further, flexibility and the ability to interact at high levels with potential and current students and employers is a critical skill to this role. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and is able to effectively interact with a diverse and dynamic population with a high level of integrity and polish even under stress.

You should be:

Adept at branding and marketing programs at Heinz College to potential employers and maintaining strong corporate relationships to ensure ongoing opportunities for students and alumni;

Strong at prioritizing projects and meeting deadlines, maintaining accurate and detailed records, and maintaining strict confidentiality over all information;

Able to travel domestically and work evenings and weekends as needed particularly during recruiting season;

Demonstrate astute decision-making and problem solving skills; and

Able to accurately assess alumni and student's potential to make sound recommendations for job search strategies.

Finally, you should have deep knowledge of employment markets, hiring trends, marketing methods (for both services and products) and effectively and appropriately apply this knowledge and data in these areas.

Minimum of one to three years of experience (3+ years preferred) in arts management, entertainment management, business, student services, student programming, student counseling, recruiting or higher education; previous advising experience, and experience in working with graduate students in a student services environment;

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Department URL: https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/

Job Function: Administration / Management

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Time Type: Full Time

Organization: HEINZ GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE

Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree or equivalent

Budgeted Base Pay: negotiable

Internal Number: 2013677

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon (www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university’s seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California’s Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.